Brain

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What a dream looks like

Brain scans show the brain’s activity during a dream.

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The ups and downs of a teenage brain

New research shows IQ, brain can change during adolescence.

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The brain looks at the bright side of things

Scientists find good news changes people’s predictions more than bad news.

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Jet lag slows hamster brains

Study suggests chronic jet lag could affect human brains too.

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Bullying is an everyday problem

New work is showing that the best way to stop bullying is to keep it from ever starting.

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Action gaming and quick thinking

Playing action games can hone ability to decide quickly, precisely.

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Dreaming makes perfect

A new study connects dreams with learning a new skill.

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Teaching Math, teaching anxiety

Teachers' math worries could affect students' performance.

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A brain-boosting video game

A new study suggests that playing Tetris builds gray matter.

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The colorful world of synesthesia

Explore the sensory explosion experienced by people with this unusual, but not that uncommon nor unwelcome, condition.

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Reading a mind’s memories

By looking at patterns on brain scans, scientists can "see" where a person has been.

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Girls are cool for school

Preschool boys perform better in classes where the girls outnumber them.